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Trip from Blanchard, OK to Muskogee, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

160 mi

258 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oklahoma, USA

Blanchard, OK

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city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Muskogee, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Blanchard, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 160 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 69, Southeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80 miles from Blanchard, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 98.6 mi 1h 40m
US 69 20.9 mi 22m
Southeast Expressway 13 mi 14m
East Veterans Memorial Highway 11 mi 15m
Will Rogers Expressway 7.7 mi 8m
Southwest Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
US 64 Business 1.7 mi 3m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 98.6 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard, OK and Muskogee, OK.

1

Start on US 62; US 277; OK 9

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 62; US 277; OK 9

11 mi · 15 min · East Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp onto US 62; US 277

302 ft · 5 sec · US 62; US 277
Toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma City, Lawton Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62; US 277

0.5 mi · 42 sec · US 62; US 277
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Continue on I 44; US 62

7.7 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 62
Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 240; US 62; OK 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3

13 mi · 14 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3

75 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 40

1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on I 40

23 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 264B Toward US 69 North: Muskogee Use the sharp right lane.
13

Merge onto US 69

21 mi · 22 min · US 69
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto West Hancock Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road
15

Turn left onto US 64 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · US 64 Business
16

Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business

74 ft · 2 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

US 62 Business; US 64 Business

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80 miles from Blanchard, OK, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 35 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80 miles or 1h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muskogee, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Blanchard, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Blanchard, OK

This is one driving day of about 160 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Blanchard, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 98.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boley, OK

80 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Choctaw, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boley, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80 miles from Blanchard, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Boomarang Diner

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Checotah, Oklahoma

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.2

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19184737774

Visit website

Amish Country Store & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muskogee, Oklahoma

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Queen City & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 160

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+19189122367

Visit website

Boomarang Diner

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.2

Checotah, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19184737774

Visit website

Amish Country Store & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 160

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

+19186860243

Visit website

Queen City & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 160

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+19189122367

Visit website

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.9

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 22.9

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm

+14052353500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.2 and 136.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
11.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 62; US 277

Take the ramp onto US 62; US 277 toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma City, Lawton

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma...
8
11.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 62; US 277

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62; US 277 toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City
8
19.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 62

Take the exit onto US 62 toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort...
5
19.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway

Merge onto I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
136.1 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward US 69 North: Muskogee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the sharp right lane. Exit 264B Toward US 69 North: Muskogee

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.01 one way

$50.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.46 $54.93
premium $4.89 $30.79 $61.58
diesel $5.61 $35.33 $70.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48 0 $16.80 $7.68
Efficient EV 40 0 $14.00 $6.40
EV Truck/SUV 64 0 $22.40 $10.24

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Blanchard, OK

Afternoon in Blanchard on Saturday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Muskogee, OK

Afternoon in Muskogee on Saturday

Local time

2:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $18 near mile 22.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Blanchard, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 160 miles and takes about 2h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near US 62; US 277.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (US 62; US 277): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (US 62; US 277): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (US 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Blanchard, OK to Muskogee, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.

Lawton

11.2 mi in | ~15m | via US 62; US 277

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 160 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blanchard, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 160 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 69, Southeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80 miles from Blanchard, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (US 62; US 277): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (US 62; US 277): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (US 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Blanchard, OK to Muskogee, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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